Activity Coordinator - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

Job Description

Red Oak Villa is currently seeking a full-time Activity Coordinator to join its Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity with working with seniors.Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in recreation/activation, sociology, gerontology or a certificate in recreation/activation is required. A certificate in management and/or administration is an asset.
• Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in a retirement home setting.
• Empathy for and understanding of the needs of the elderly and / or mentally / physically disabled.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational/coordination skills, creativity and high motivation is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families with a high degree of patience, tolerance and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills; both oral and written. Good public relation skills.
• Familiarity with community resources is an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications is required. A working knowledge of Print Shop software is an asset.
• Familiar with standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Smart Serve certification is required.
• Free from communicable diseases.
• Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and 2 Step TB test is required.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for long periods at a desk for computer/typing work
• Standing for long periods of time during events, activities
• Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
• Dexterity required for typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently
• Pulling/pushing/lifting to relocate furniture, gaming pieces, etc. up to 50lbs
• Reading/seeing documentation both papered and on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes
• Speaking/communicating in front of audiences and to individuals with impairments and disabilities for long periods of time.
• Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents where required
• Hand/eye coordination required to play games with Residents

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate leisure activity programs and services to meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of all residents and tenants.
• Assist the Administrator with move in activities and orientation of new residents.
• Complete an assessment for each new resident pertaining to social history, physical ability and behaviours, spiritual lifestyle, important family members and losses, family dynamics and contacts and language abilities.
• Provide ongoing documentation of resident progress and changing needs by conducting one on one interviews.
• Manage the departmental budget, maintain activity records and provide monthly reconciliation of Activity Petty Cash to the Administrator and Autumnwood.
• Maintain all resident records according to ORCA and RHA standards.
• Complete all monthly reports as required by the Administrator and policy.
• Conduct performance appraisals, hire/terminate, schedule, train and mentor the Activity Assistant (when applicable).
• Coordinate and implement the Volunteer program.
• Participate in the orientation, training, scheduling, education and development and recruitment of activity students and volunteers.
• Coordinate a volunteer thank you event during Volunteer Awareness Month.
• Hold all compulsory events as listed in Autumnwood’s annual list of compulsory events.
• Provide special event projected and actual budgets for the Administrator’s approval.
• ·Organize and participate in fundraising activities that benefit the activity program.
• Ensure residents are given a wide array of activity choices including the following:

Arts & Crafts, Music events, Happy hour, A variety of exercises, Cognitive exercises, Educational functions, Library services, Therapeutic recreation, Intergenerational activities, Religious and Spiritual activities, Community events.

• Plan, organize and submit to the Lead Activity Coordinator for approval, a monthly activity calendar offering a variety of choices, as listed above.
• Ensure residents are given the opportunity to participate in at least four to nine varied activities each day.
• Introduce new activities on a regular basis.
• Ensure all residents are asked to participate in some sort of activity each month.
• Provide opportunities to involve residents in the planning, provision and evaluation of scheduled monthly activities.
• Implement and lead, with the assistance of volunteers, residents and other resources, the monthly activity and events schedule.
• Initiate new and innovative activities/events on a monthly basis.
• Regularly evaluate the success of the activities by seeking resident feedback using satisfaction surveys or other benchmarks determined collaboratively with the Administrator.
• Coordinate the involvement of community groups, entertains, school groups, community resources etc.
• Promote the activity program and the facility through planning, organizing, writing and publishing of a monthly activities calendar, newsletters and coverage of events by local newspapers etc.
• Post monthly activity calendars throughout the residence.
• Create an enjoyable, relaxed and entertaining environment in the residence and assume responsibility for the morale and well-being of residents.
• Communicate with each resident on a regular basis.
• Facilitate the activities of the Resident’s Council were appropriate.
• Maintain positive relationships with community organizations.
• Invite community organizations to use our facility as a resource.
• Create and deliver flyers, posters, invitations etc. to residents, family members and outside contacts for special events as appropriate.
• Work with the Manager of Food Services to co-ordinate menus for special events.
• Manage the delivery of local newspapers to resident subscribers (when applicable).
• Participate in conferences and instructional courses.
• Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) regarding resident services and facility operations
• Participate in weekly SLT meetings.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Effective June 20, 2022 the policy on Covid-19 Vaccination will be placed on abeyance. This means that the Policy on Covid-19 Vaccination is paused at this time; however, it is not cancelled and could be re-instated at a future date if public health conditions warrant it, or through guidance from federal, provincial, or local public health authorities. The evolution of the virus and the course of the disease activity are difficult to predict and it may be necessary to reinstate the Policy in full or in part, on short notice.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $19.00-$21.00 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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